Contiguous: sharing a common border; next or together in sequence.

Contiguous communication is the fabric that holds together the contact center of the future. It provides the contact center with the ability to unify the customer experience across any device, media format and channel. Contiguous communication enables agents and customers alike to switch between modalities and media formats in an instant.

In this biweekly blog series, we will present the capabilities and features made possible by contiguous communication. First, we want to discuss the ability to switch modalities in an instant.

Contiguous communication enables the linkage of customer profiles across channels. This enables customers to switch channels while continuing to interact with the same agent on the same contact. Switching channels in real time is a crucial feature for customers that may be on the go, or lose access to a specific channel. For example, a customer using instant messaging may need to get in the car and drive, so they no longer have access to the instant messaging channel. Contiguous communication enables the customer to switch from instant messaging to a phone call in real time, so that they can continue the conversation without interrupting their daily activities.

The objective of contiguous communication is to make the customer experience feel natural and effortless. In a digital world, your business no longer competes only with your competitors. You are competing with the customer experience provided by device manufacturers, application developers and any other business-customer touchpoint. Customers have a short attention span, and if their experience is not effortless, they will become frustrated and give up.

Contiguous communication helps your organization make leaps ahead in customer experience. If you want to provide exceptional experiences that set you apart from competitors, you need the power of contiguous communication in your contact center. To learn more, contact us here.

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